Decker DeGraaf, TE, Washington: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
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Name |
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Position |
Tight End (TE) |
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Jersey Number |
#86 |
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Class |
Junior |
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School |
Washington |
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Height / Weight |
6’4″ / 245 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
San Dimas, Calif. / Glendora HS |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Receiving Productivity
|
Season |
Team |
Conf |
Class |
G |
Rec |
Yds |
Avg |
Rec TD |
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2024 |
Washington |
Big Ten |
FR |
13 |
15 |
233 |
15.5 |
3 |
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2025 |
Washington |
Big Ten |
SO |
13 |
32 |
360 |
11.3 |
2 |
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Total |
26 |
47 |
593 |
12.6 |
5 |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected baseline physical metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on established collegiate movement profiles and tight end structural averages.
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.60 – 4.70 seconds
- Vertical Jump: 36.0″ – 38.0″
- Broad Jump: 9’10” – 10’2″
- 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.15 – 4.25 seconds
- 3-Cone Drill: 6.90 – 7.05 seconds
4. Scouting Notes
Background Profile
DeGraaf arrived at Washington following a standout prep career at Glendora High School in California, where he served as a primary pass-catching threat, recording 57 receptions for 993 yards and 11 touchdowns in his final season.
He made an immediate impact for the Huskies, earning consensus first-team Freshman All-American honors in 2024 after leading the team with a 15.5 yards-per-catch average. As a sophomore in 2025, he grew into a high-volume target, hauling in 32 receptions and proving his reliability as a consistent piece of the Huskies’ passing attack.
Key Strengths
- Proven Receiving Reliability: Has demonstrated consistent production across two seasons, accumulating 47 career receptions and 5 touchdowns.
- Exceptional Ball Skills: Shows the focus and hand strength to secure balls in contested windows.
- Athletic Profile: Possesses high-end verticality and agility, allowing him to be a dynamic threat in the middle of the field.
- Scheme Versatility: Transitioned seamlessly from a high-school “WR-hybrid” role to a Big Ten tight end, showing the intelligence and physical development to handle in-line responsibilities.
Developmental Focus
As DeGraaf enters his junior season, evaluators will look for continued physical growth to solidify his in-line blocking capacity against NFL-caliber edge rushers. While his receiving production is well-established, refining his hand-fighting technique at the line of scrimmage will be critical for his transition to the next level. Continued development in his blocking finesse will help complete his profile as a well-rounded, “Y-TE” prospect for the 2027 draft class.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
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All-Star Game Notes
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Combine/Pro Day Measurables
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